Jackson County Democrats

We need to make sure every member of Congress heads back to Washington hearing overwhelming support for change. Lies and fear must not have the last word about the health reform America so desperately needs. So here's what you can do:

*Attend THE BIG PUSH IN MEDFORD*

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 

12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM 

at Vogel Park (next to Craterian Theater) 23 S Central Ave, Medford.

SIGN UP NOW !!! on the Organizing For America web site and invite your friends from there.

We're delivering letters by wheel barrows to U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden.  The press will be covering this event!  We need every one of you to attend. SHOW AMERICA that YOU will make sure that we get REAL Health Care Reform with A Public Option.  We have over 2,000 readers, we need all of you to show up at lunch time and do this!!!

Host: Treasure Mackley
Contact Phone: 503 546-0413 

CLICK HERE TO MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN MAKING SURE WE PASS HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM WITH A PUBLIC OPTION!!!

Info about event on JCDP Web Site

Or if you're going to be out of our area, Find and attend a "Let's Get It Done: Health Insurance Reform Now" event near you.

There are thousands of events, in every part of the country. In some places, we're rallying near local congressional offices to deliver signatures of support from voters. In others we're meeting in high-traffic areas to offer passers-by an easy way to get the facts and call Congress, thanking those fighting for reform and urging others to stand with their constituents. Wherever you live, you can find a powerful way to show Congress, the media, and our neighbors that the American people have one clear message about health reform: Let's get it done.

Thursday, the President made the stakes of reform crystal clear. He talked about how, with health care costs rising three times faster than wages, the cost of inaction is simply too high.

He explained how reform will guarantee competition and choice. He described the Insurance Guarantees that will protect every American from discrimination against pre-existing conditions, exorbitant charges, and arbitrary denials or reductions in coverage just when we need it most.

On Thursday Aug. 20, an astounding 280,000 Organizing for America supporters gathered online to huddle with the President at our National Health Care Forum. With Congress about to return to Washington to make historic decisions on health insurance reform, the President chose this critical moment to speak directly to the OFA community. He reminded us of how far we've come and what we can accomplish together:

Remember one thing: Nothing is more powerful than millions of voices calling for change. That's how we won this election. You know this, and that's why since OFA launched its health reform campaign in June you've hosted 11,000 events in more than 2,500 towns in every single state and every single congressional district...I am absolutely confident that we can get this done, but I want everybody to remember, this has never been easy....We are not going to give up now. We are going to get this done.

-- President Obama

Full Speech by President Obama

Information on JCD Web Site

President Obama has made plain his stance on the public option: "So let me just be clear: I continue to support a public option, I think it is important, and I think it will help drive down costs and give consumers choices."

But even the best plan only matters if it passes, and that's where we all have a critical role to play. As the President said:

And that's why what all of you do is so important, because people trust you -- your neighbors, your friends, fellow community members -- they trust you. They know you. And if you are presenting the facts clearly and fairly, I'm absolutely confident that we're going to win this debate. But we're going to have a lot of work to do and I'm grateful that you're willing to do it. Let's go get 'em.

Answer the President's call -- find and attend an event near you:

http://my.barackobama.com/GetItDone

Let's get it done,

Jeremy

Jeremy Bird
Deputy Director
Organizing for America

Contact Greg Walden and Ron Wyden - Ask them to support Health Care Reform with A Public Option:

If your Representative is Greg Walden, Our message for Representative Walden is:

"Rural Oregonians need more health care options. We need reform that contains costs, gives people choices and is affordable.  Please vote for HR 3200.”

Email Greg Walden

Walden's DC office doesn't have after-hours voice mail. His Oregon offices do have after-hours voice mail. His office numbers are:

Medford:  (541) 776-4646

Bend:  (541) 389-4408

LaGrande: (541) 624-2400

Southern Oregon Office:
843 East Main Street, Ste 400
Medford, OR 97504

The message for Senator Ron Wyden is:

"Every day 14,000 people lose their health care.  We need reform that contains costs, gives people choices- including a public health insurance plan- and is affordable".

Email Ron Wyden

Federal Courthouse
310 West 6th St
Room 118
Medford, OR 97501

All of his offices have after hours voice mail.

Portland: (503) 326-7525

Medford: (541) 858-5122 Ext #3

Bend: (541) 330-9142

Eugene: (541) 431-0229

Salem: (503) 589-4555

LaGrande: (541) 962-7691